№121254Badge of the 17th Chernigov Hussar Regiment

Russian Empire. Officer's badge of the 17th Hussar Chernihiv of His Imperial Majesty Grand Duke Mikhail Alexandrovich regiment.

Approved on May 2, 1912. A badge in the form of the pommel of the regimental St. George banner with the regiment's motto "five against thirty". In the middle of the badge is the cross of the Order of St. George, framed by laurel branches. In the lower part there is a St. George ribbon in the form of a bow, to which the coat of arms of the city of Chernihiv is attached - a black eagle on a white field.

88-proof silver, gilt, hot enamel. The name of the master "AT" - Aleksand Tillander - The company "A. Tillander"-one of the best jewelry companies in St. Petersburg and Russia Alexander-Edward Tillander (1837-1918), assay stamp 88, alpha, female head in kokoshnik. Screw mount. Size 50*26 mm.